W Philadelphia’s Annual Pride Celebration June 2nd to 4th

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W Philadelphia is celebrating Pride month by stacking Philadelphia Pride weekend, Friday, June 2 through Sunday, June 4, 2023, with events that invite the Philadelphia community — LGBTQIA+, nonbinary and cis-gendered — to take a stance on what they believe in. The hotel’s second annual Pride celebration invites all to revel in love, individuality, music, connection, and community. The weekend will spotlight trailblazers shaping Philadelphia’s LGBTQ+ community across art, music, and performances on the property’s 7th-floor WET Deck and Secret Garden. To further the impact of the weekend, W Philadelphia will be matching donations made onsite all weekend to Morris Home, a program of Resources for Human Development and the only residential recovery program in the country to offer comprehensive services specifically for the transgender community.

“W Philadelphia is proud to stand for individuality, community, and art,” said Ed Baten, Complex General Manager of W Philadelphia. “While this ethos is a throughline for programming year-round, our Pride weekend lineup shines a bright light on that spirit as we welcome the trailblazers who are shaping Philadelphia’s LGBTQ+ community across art, music, and performance.”

Pride Weekend programming at W Philadelphia, which is open to the public and hotel guests alike, will span Day (12-5PM) and Dusk (6-9PM) events including:

Friday, June 2

• A can’t-miss Pride kickoff event with Porkroll, Philadelphia’s underground queer dance party from DJs Redevil and The Nightowl pops up for an evening splash at WET Deck on Friday, June 2, 6-9PM. Tickets and cabana reservations (inclusive of event ticket) can be booked here.  

Saturday, June 3

• Poolari by Polari: Come out for Polari’s legendary WET Deck Pride event, Poolari, featuring a magnetic lineup of Polari DJs. Poolari runs from 12-9PM Tickets and cabana reservations (inclusive of event ticket) can be booked here. 
• From 12 to 5PM, the Secret Garden will transform into the SOUVENIR & Friends Marketplace. SOUVENIR, founded by Richmond Tan (He/Him) is an ever-changing concept shop that features selective pop-up collections and collaborations from cities around the world. Attendees can shop LGBTQ+ vendors while enjoying cocktails from WET Bar. The market is open to the public – no ticket or RSVP necessary. Vendors include Adam Cusack, Blob Blob Studio, Bryan McKinney, Darryl Baker, Elias Gurrola, Feast Jewelry, Gay Ass Glass, Joe Mac Creative, Low Timers, Odabu, Paul Tamke Tarot, Sean Dooley, SisterFriend Jewelry, Sodomware, Souvenir, Stahl Knit, Tanner Shea, and Walter Pine Studio.

Sunday, June 4

• SOUVENIR & Friends Marketplace continues from 12-5PM; no reservations/tickets required.
• Join Club Congress on WET Deck from 12-5PM for a scene that is fueled by the sounds of Clubby Boy & MatPat. Tickets and cabana reservations (inclusive of event ticket) can be booked here. 
• Rhinestone Jetski will close the weekend with a splash and infamous dusk drag show featuring performances from Philly’s The Moon Baby and NYC Drag royalty Charlene Incarnate, star of HBO’s documentary ‘Wig’ and Out100’s Showgirl of the Year (2019). Festivities commence at WET Deck from 6-9PM. Guests can purchase tickets for the event including Charlene Incarnate Meet & Greet tickets and cabana reservations here. 

While all Pride programming is open to the public on a ticketed basis, hotel guests receive full, complimentary access to all events. Visitors and Philadelphians seeking a lively staycation can have their pick of W Philadelphia’s six suite varieties for some added luxury with features including oversized soaking tubs and unique flourishes such as custom foosball and billiard tables as well as in-room DJ booths. Rooms can be booked here. 

Throughout the entire month of June, W Philadelphia guests are invited to write notes of encouragement, hope, and courage, which will be mailed to Morris Home for their clients.

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